WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Director Peter Jackson says he’s putting his energy into helping launch a museum to commemorate World War I after finishing his “Hobbit” movie trilogy.
If he has any plans for future blockbusters, he’s not saying.
Jackson spoke Wednesday at his New Zealand post-production facility where he was helping host an event to promote the local film industry. Directors Jane Campion and James Cameron also attended.
Jackson is a World War I history buff who owns a number of planes from the era.
He says the plan for the Wellington museum is to open during April to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli battle. He says more galleries will be opened in future years to mark other battles in which New Zealanders fought.